1 bed Flat For Sale £280,000
Preston Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £280,000--£300,000.

ALLOCATED CAR PARKING SPACE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILBLE ON REQUEST.

With excellent transport links and connections to London, Preston Village has become a property hot spot in the city. This stylish one-bedroom apartment sits at its centre within a substantial converted Victorian villa, set well back from London Road close to Preston Park Station. Surrounded by mature trees and close to several leafy and picturesque parks, this apartment feels perfectly tranquil, and the interior has recently been renovated by those with a discerning eye for modern interiors. It is a stunning property in a fantastic location which also boast on-site allocated parking, so it is sure to appeal to professionals, commuters and investors alike.

Style: Ground floor Victorian apartment
Type: 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 living/dining room, 1 kitchen
Location: Preston Village Conservation Area
Floor Area: 569 sq.ft.
Outside: N/A
Parking: Allocated parking space
Council Tax Band: B

Why you’ll like it:
Mature trees, birdsong and beautiful Victorian architecture make up your surroundings as you enter the grounds of Shawcross House, sitting within a walled enclosure setting it well back from Preston Road. It was originally built for Brighton University use during the mid-19th century but was converted into sizable apartments in 1982. The exterior is immaculate having been renovated in 2018, and it feels grand on the approach as you make your way up the wide stone steps to the portico entrance. Once inside, the scale of the building becomes apparent as even within the entrance hall the ceilings soar and are adorned with architectural detail.

This apartment has easy access on the ground floor, where stepping inside, the exceptional interior design is immediately evident. Moroccan floor tiles pave their way into the kitchen and bathroom sitting centrally to the apartment, while drawing the eye towards the glorious living and dining room at the end of the corridor.

Almost covering the easterly elevation, the wide bay window dressed in plantation shutters allows the morning light to filter in, while framing green views over the mature trees to the front of the building. Inside, there is ample space for comfortable furnishings and a dining table and chairs if needed, ideal as a space for both relaxation and entertaining. A wall of bespoke shelving provides unique nooks and spaces for art, books and ornaments, and the floor is carpeted for added warmth and comfort.

The kitchen is conveniently next door offering a wealth of storage alongside integrated appliances, so you can move straight in with relative ease. Once again, the views are lush and green and solid oak worktops provide both form and function to the space. Adjoining this, the bathroom shares the same streamlined and stylish finish using a mixture of large-scale grey and patterned tiling around a generous walk-in rainfall shower. Matt-black frames and fittings pick up the tones within the floor tiles and there is plenty of storage below the contemporary curved basin.

Peacefully positioned to the rear of the building, the double bedroom is peaceful, enjoying garden views from its sweet box-bay window which bears the original woodwork detailing within its frame. A wall of built-in wardrobes maximises the floor space, leaving room for a king size bed and freestanding furnishings.

Agent’s thoughts:
This is a fantastic apartment in an impressive building which feels much more spacious than your standard one-bedroom flat due to generous proportions and tall windows.

Owner’s thoughts:
“It feels so spacious and airy in here, and it was a joy to redecorate and renovate a few years ago and breathe new life into such a historic and grand building. You cannot beat the location for convenience either as there are trains and buses to take you everywhere, and I often walk into the North Laine as it only takes 20 minutes.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min walk, city centre 10 min bus ride
Train Station: Preston Park Station 2-3 min walk
Seafront or Park: Preston Park 4 min walk, Seafront 10 min bus ride
Closest Schools:
Primary: Balfour Primary, Westdene Primary
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This stylish flat is b situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and plenty of green spaces on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and beach are also within easy reach, and this home also offers easy access to Preston Park Station and the A23 which have direct and fast links to the airports and London.